When the cold winter leaves and the cherry blossoms of spring bloom in Japan, the landscape is stunning and can lighten our spirits and occasionally encourage us to dance like no one else is watching. This is the tweet in which @yoshitakupoppop and his mom performed while enjoying the cherry … [Read more...] about 68-Year-Old Mother Flexing Her Dance Moves With Her Son Under Sakura Trees
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Top 10 Attractive Female Idols According To Japanese Fans
Japanese cultures have a lot of similarities and share a lot about aesthetics with Korean culture. Ideal body features include large eyes and fair skin, skinner body-type and so on. But there are few differences: Japanese culture often prefers an edgier and more natural appearance. The following are … [Read more...] about Top 10 Attractive Female Idols According To Japanese Fans
Why Scientists Are Stabbing Pig Carcasses with Samurai Swords
By Charles Q. Choi, Live Science Contributor Pay no attention to the person wielding a samurai sword and hacking away at a pig carcass — he's doing it for science. The bloody exercise was done to analyze wounds from both machetes and Japanese samurai swords in order to better … [Read more...] about Why Scientists Are Stabbing Pig Carcasses with Samurai Swords
Japan to launch bank-deposit-backed digital currency in this year
A new digital currency backed by bank deposits is set for a test run in Japan as early as this year, an effort that will involve the nation's top banks and about 70 other companies and organizations. The test run will focus on the digital currency's feasibility for low-cost business transactions, … [Read more...] about Japan to launch bank-deposit-backed digital currency in this year
Why the yakuza are not illegal
THE Yamaguchi-Gumi, one of the world's largest and most ferocious gangs, is estimated to earn over $6 billion a year from drugs, protection, loan-sharking, real-estate rackets, and even, it is said, Japan’s stock exchange. This year, the organization's 100th, over 2,000 of its 23,400 members … [Read more...] about Why the yakuza are not illegal
Japanese Schools Ban Ponytails Claiming It “Sexually Excites” Male Students
Japan is an advanced and modern country, but it still respects and holds its old traditions. The major leading political party of the government is also known to be more than just a little conservative. Thus arise some absurd rules and restrictions.One of the most criticized restrictions consists of … [Read more...] about Japanese Schools Ban Ponytails Claiming It “Sexually Excites” Male Students
Mythic Rock Containing The Sealed “Nine Tailed Fox” Breaks Into Two, Locals Scared
The threat of dark forces being unleashed by a vile vixen was a constant on Japan's social media this morning after a renowned volcanic rock believed to cause death to anyone who comes into touch with it broke into two. Based on the mythology of the Sessho-Seki (also known as the killing stone), the … [Read more...] about Mythic Rock Containing The Sealed “Nine Tailed Fox” Breaks Into Two, Locals Scared
Japanese Movie ‘Drive My Car’ Receives Four Oscar Nominations!
An incredible Japanese movie, 'Drive My Car,' which was released in 2021, has made history as the Japanese movie to receive 4 Oscar Nominations! One of those nominations is for Best director for Ryusuke Hamaguchi. The nominations for the best film, best director, best screenplay adaptation, and the … [Read more...] about Japanese Movie ‘Drive My Car’ Receives Four Oscar Nominations!
Historic Japanese Garden Is Transformed Into A Candy-Colored Kaleidoscope
Artists can transform spaces in innovative and less intrusive ways by using digital technology. The art collective teamLab has announced a new digital exhibit in Kairakuen, one of Japan's most adored gardens, celebrating the 180th anniversary of its establishment in 2022. From February 1 until the … [Read more...] about Historic Japanese Garden Is Transformed Into A Candy-Colored Kaleidoscope
6,000 Threads of Japanese Washi Tapes Overlap To Form A Rainbow Curtain
Tokyo-based French artist and architect Emmanuelle Moureaux exhibits tape in a way you've never seen before. Her most recent vibrant and spectacular installation, designed in 2021, showcased curtains of rainbows created using the world-famous Japanese Masking Tape brand, MT. The massive piece … [Read more...] about 6,000 Threads of Japanese Washi Tapes Overlap To Form A Rainbow Curtain
Mount Fuji: 8 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know!
Mount Fuji in Japan is a well-known symbol of the country. Its unusual conical shape, which is generally coated in snow, is a well-known shape frequently featured in ukiyo-e paintings (woodblock prints). There's more to learn about the breathtaking mountain than meets the eye. With a peak of … [Read more...] about Mount Fuji: 8 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know!
TWICE Becomes The First And Only Girl Group To Surpass 1 Billions Streams In Japan!
TWICE debuted with JYP Entertainment in 2015. It quickly rose to prominence as one of the most popular girl groups. This week, they have added another item to their ever-growing collection of accomplishments that solidifies their position at the top. The Recording Industry Association of Japan … [Read more...] about TWICE Becomes The First And Only Girl Group To Surpass 1 Billions Streams In Japan!